What we do Last updated or reviewed on November 15, 2023 The Department of Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities manages a unique collection of sporting & entertainment facilities and operations. Over 1.5 Million people participate in programs or attend events at the facilities, including the Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, ExploreAsheville.com Arena, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, WNC Nature Center, McCormick Field, Aston Park Tennis Center, John B Lewis Soccer Complex and outdoor events within parks and public spaces, permitted by the City’s Office of Special Events. Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities Asheville Muni Golf Course Aston Park Tennis Center Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville John B. Lewis Soccer Complex McCormick Field Office of Special Events Commercial Film/Photography WNC Nature Center Connect Address 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148 Phone Number 828-259-5452 Email Address ccorl@ashevillenc.gov DirectorChris Corl Related Projects Municipal Golf Course Front 9 Restoration The City of Asheville is restoring the Municipal Golf Course after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage to the area. For project updates, timeline, and background information, read more. WNC Nature Center – Gateway to the Southern Appalachians Enhancement Project Click to read more. McCormick Field Centennial Restoration and Capital Improvements Click to read more. Explore Related ProjectsCommunity & Regional Entertainment Facilities News City of Asheville offices close Nov. 27 & 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday Posted on November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 by Kim Miller City offices will be closed to oberve the Thanksgiving Holiday. The City wishes all in our community a safe and festive holiday. Harrah’s Cherokee Center- Asheville, Explore Asheville and Regional Sports Commission announce 10-year Championship Events partnership Posted on November 19, 2025 by Kim Miller Major annoucement by Southern Conference brngs 10 more years of collegiant sport excellence to Asheville City of Asheville offices to close Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Veterans Day Ceremony Posted on November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by Kim Miller City Offices will be closed to Nov. 11 to observe Veterans Day Explore Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities News
Municipal Golf Course Front 9 Restoration The City of Asheville is restoring the Municipal Golf Course after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage to the area. For project updates, timeline, and background information, read more.
City of Asheville offices close Nov. 27 & 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday Posted on November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 by Kim Miller City offices will be closed to oberve the Thanksgiving Holiday. The City wishes all in our community a safe and festive holiday.
Harrah’s Cherokee Center- Asheville, Explore Asheville and Regional Sports Commission announce 10-year Championship Events partnership Posted on November 19, 2025 by Kim Miller Major annoucement by Southern Conference brngs 10 more years of collegiant sport excellence to Asheville
City of Asheville offices to close Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Veterans Day Ceremony Posted on November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by Kim Miller City Offices will be closed to Nov. 11 to observe Veterans Day